Seeing that he was unresponsive, she tried to take his arms off her, and attempted to push him aside.
But just as she was pushing him away, he suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Victors eyes opened up and they were locked on her.
Rachel was stunned. Did he just wake up? Was he even asleep in the first place?
My arms feel numb. Youre too heavy, Rachel explained.
Victor still maintained eye contact with her, but he wasnt saying anything. The following moment, he wrapped his arms around her waist, turned over, and lay beside her. In spite of her protests, he still embraced her.
Rachel pursed her lips and said, If you dont want to go back to your room, Ill leave my room to you. Ill just go sleep in your room, alright? Shed rather not argue with this drunk.
No, Victor responded decisively.
But why?
Victor tightened his embrace on her as though he feared that she would disappear the next second. Then, he rested his chin on her head.
Rachel, he said.
His voice sounded different from how he used to say her name. It wasnt cold or angry. This time, he sounded affectionate.
I. Im sorry, he muttered.
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Rachel lowered her gaze and fell silent.
Im sorry about Abby, he added.
Still, Rachel didnt respond. She just closed her eyes and clenched her fists, trying her best to suppress the surging hatred in her chest.
Hes sorry? Saying sorry is too fcking easy! As if that could bring Abby back! People always think that they can be forgiven as long as they apologize, and then they can just go on and pretend like nothing happened. Theyre just trying to make themselves feel better, not the ones that theyve wronged. I can never forgive him; not for what he did to Abby! Mere words cant bring her back.
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Honestly, Rachel wanted to yell at him and say that meant nothing now! Abby cant hear you! What has she ever done to you? And why did you get her killed?
But when that thought crossed her mind, she suppressed her desire to do it and bit the tip of her tongue. Soon, the taste of blood spread through her mouth.
I know how much you hate me for what I did, Rachel, Victor muttered as though he was speaking to himself. Afterwards, he fell into silence again. He couldnt bring himself to look at Rachel when those words came out of his mouth. He was too afraid to see just how much she hated him through her eyes.
But, please dont leave me, he pleaded.
Victor slowly blinked his eyes open. The alcohol kicked in and his vision was blurry.
His voice was soft as if he were talking to himself inside his dream.
Rachel was taken aback, and she could feel Victor holding her tighter than before.
He would usually say things in a domineering and arrogant tone. But this time, it sounded like he was whispering softly, as if almost begging.