The entire night all I did was think about Marc and his bruised body he looked so helpless and I had never seen him so weak. My heart trembled as I remembered how he controlled things all around him but now he was unable to do so.I had a sleepless night again and had to hide my dark circles in the morning with concealer as I was going to meet him again.While we were traveling to the hospital in the car Cathy was seated beside me and asked :"What did your fiancé say when you told him about Marc ?““He was not ready to let me come here but as I had to take his signature on the divorce paper, he let me come.” I replied brusquely I did not look at her and recalled how Don reacted when I told him I might have to stay for a longer period. I knew he was disappointed with me.“Does he know that he's having amnesia?” Cathy asked me immediately. “Yes he's aware of it.” I told her.“But he did not mind sending you all alone to Milan?” Cathy questioned. "That's very understanding of him."I laughed coldly and said to her.” You know very well that he did mind, I am engaged to marry him, yet I am going to standby by another man’s bed and pretend to be his wife, what do you expect Don to think he's been kind enough to send me here so that I can help you. So don't be judgmental Cathy.”Cathy did not say anything further and rest of the journey we both were quiet and did not speak about anything. I knew Cathy was worried about Marc so she was forcing me to stay back because of him after all he was her most beloved son.The car drew up outside the hospital and I followed Cathy into the foyer and then into the lift.As I entered the room I did not see any nurse at the bedside today.The bandaged figure on the bed did not move as I approached. I quietly stood beside him staring down at him. The thick black lashes lay against the white muslin. He looked so weak that I bent my head as I was unable to resist the temptation and touch my mouth to his. At once his hand came up from the bed and curved around my neck, I looked up and saw the leads drawn back from the dark eyes. “Carmen,” he whispered. “At last ….where have you been?” “You look much better today,” I said a little unsteadily trying to move away without hurting him, but his hand had surprising strength and he would not let me go. “kiss me again,” he said huskily. “ I was asleep, that was unfair. I always want to be awake when you kiss me. I love looking at you when we kiss.” I kissed him lightly, but his hand pressed against my nape holding me there, while his mouth moved hungrily against mine. I had never imagined that I would ever again feel the passionate need and it hurt so fiercely that I had to get away. Breaking from his grasp and standing there with my hands behind my back breathing as if I had been running. “What is it?” he shifted restlessly and I saw the flicker of pain in his eyes. “You must lie still, or you will hurt yourself,” I said “I'll be very upset if you are angry with me,” he said teasing me. “These blinds have been pulled up and because of the bright light I can barely see you, come closer.” I turned and pulled up a chair that stood near the bed and sat down. “I have to go,” I said nervously. “You've only just come.” he sounded truly angry. “What is it, Carmen? why are you so distant?" I leaned forward and smiled at him. “I'm sorry if I sounded distant, I've been so worried. “ His face relaxed and he said. “Of course, you poor thing, I'm sorry if I made you unhappy. You are so young to bear a burden like this it must all be hard for you. “He lifted his free hand to his head his eyes filled with impatience. “How did it happen? I cannot remember a thing. They won’t tell me either, except that I crashed my car. Will I be alright?"He sounded weak, but he did not sound as if he was dying, I thought he was perfectly rational and clear-headed. “You were hit by a lorry and your car skidded,” I explained He frowned. “When was this? The last thing I can remember was our trip to Seychelles. I recall driving back from Milan airport, you were in the car that wasn't when we crashed was it?” My throat hurt and I swallowed and said. “I wasn't with you when you crashed.”He stared at me his eyes searching my face.” No mother said you had gone somewhere, and I remember it. Why did you take so long to get here? And where were you?” His eyes were full of questions. “Were you with your old friend, Blade Taylor? “I stood up from the chair. “You should try to sleep now Marc I promised to stay here for only ten minutes. “ “Carmen.” his hand came out and caught my skirt and clung to it. “Stay here, you haven't answered me, were you with Taylor?"There was shock and pain in my eyes. “No.” I said because I did not know what else to do. Blade Taylor I have not seen him again or contacted him after I left Milan.“I'm sorry darling. You know how I feel about him, so I just said things on an impulse.” Marc said sadly.“Now I must go,” I told him urgently. As went to get away from him.“kiss me first then. only then you will be allowed to go,” he whispered.She had to but it was agony. His hand crushed her neck, beneath my hair, his fingers stroking it tenderly he made me kiss him deeply his mouth opened and explored me with a pang of hunger, which made me shake. Marc moved back looking very satisfied. He looks so exhausted, tenderness moved inside me. “Now promise me that you will sleep now,” I begged him. He smiled and said. “Promise.” with a faint voice, before falling into a deep sleep After coming out of the room Cathy took me to the specialist who was taking care of Marc’s case.