Yusuf Abdul
1092 Words
ESTELLE WINTERS
"Wake up. Run. Wake up!"
With a loud gasp, I opened my eyes.
The frantic sounds of beeping machines filled my ear.
What greeted my eyes was the overly white ceilings.
"Where am I?"
My voice was barely above a whisper, parched and hoarse.
A straw was placed in between my lips and I instinctively sucked on it, feeling the warm refreshing water rush down my throat, moistening the dry organ.
"Thank God, you are awake"
The voice I heard was soft and familiar.
Like I knew it's owner.
"Estelle, just what happened to you?" A warm finger was placed on my forehead, caressing it soothingly.
I closed my eyes, a tear falling quickly.
"Are you okay, why are you suddenly crying?" The voice asked again.
Now I was sure who it was.
"Yusuf?"
"Mmm" he hummed, removing his fingers as he pressed the call button on the bedside cabinet.
A few minutes later, the doctor walked in, adjusting the IV fluid silently, then checking my vitals.
After that he left, without saying a word.
I looked at the Silver haired handsome man before me, he had full beards and his blue eyes twinkled happily.
"Another dye?" I asked and he nodded with a chuckle.
"Does it suit me?" He asked, brushing his hair with his fingers.
"Yes" I replied and the ward fell into silence.
I didn't know what to say again but one thing was sure — Yusuf had been the one to save me.
I could remember being hit by a car while I was attempting to cross the road, then what next?
I furrowed my brows, clenching the white bed sheets tightly.
"How have you been all these years"
Yusuf asked, his voice was soft and soothing.
As a singer, it was one of his major talent that drew fans to him.
"Years?," I laughed "It's been barely 4 years"
"That's true" he said sadly.
6 years ago, in that school hallway filled with hormone driven werewolf teenagers.
I bumped into Yusuf Abdul.
He was handsome, quiet, soft and his voice — there was something about it that called out to everyone that met him.
I wasn't surprised when he leaked that he was a singer.
And on that day, I had my first teenage love but unfortunately, he had a mate already and it was because of his mate that he was even able to attend a school that was meant strictly for werewolves.
After learning about it, the love that bloomed in my heart became a crush that should never see the light of day.
Now seeing him again, there was nothing there, just pure admiration.
"How long have I been unconscious?" I asked carelessly, looking at the fresh vase of sunflowers that were placed by the window.
"Three weeks"
He said and I froze.
"Three weeks?....how come..." I stammered, I was expecting a day or two.
"You were badly injured you know, some internal injury and some invisible ones. By the way why were the hunting wolves after you?"
He finally asked, I thought he won't.
I looked away, embrassed to leak even a tiny bit of what had happened to me, especially to this man who was my longtime crush.
He chuckled "Can't believe you are now keeping secrets from me".
I didn't want to look at him, not wanting to see that detestable pouty look on his face.
That look that usually made me softhearted.
"You have to believe it either way" I said with a shrug.
"You could have hurt the little one in your belly" he said in an admonishing tone.
I frowned, what was he talking about.
"What little one?"
His eyes widened as he stared at me incredulously.
"Are you trying to act dumb or what?, of course I am talking about that baby in your belly".
This time, I was the one who's eyes widened
"Impossible!, how can I be pregnant" I squealed, my chest heaving.
The ECG beeped harshly showing the sudden spike in my heartbeat
Yusuf frowned, his hands placed firmly on my hands "Calm down, Estelle"
I took a deep breath, feeling tears roll down my cheeks, my heart hurting with each beat, reminding me of my mate's betrayal and my sister's schemes.
"Don't you want this child?" He asked in a careful tone.
I stilled, body trembling with wide eyes.
Yes— did I want this child at all.
After all, it's father had betrayed me and there was no place for me in that pack anymore.
Why should I cling onto this seed, what if it grows up and becomes like it's father.
Hating me and wanting another woman to be his mother.
"Baby, will you hate me for being weak?" I mumbled, feeling the urge to touch my stomach but I couldn't because of the needle.
"Yusuf, can you do one last thing for me?"
His eyes brightened.
"Sure!".
.....
"What's going on today?"
I asked, tugging on the man that was beside me.
He didn't recognize me but I knew him, he was the man who had harassed me on that day.
He stared at me lecherously until Yusuf placed a hand on my shoulder, making him realize that I was not alone.
"The Alpha and the Luna are getting engaged" he finally answered.
I clenched my fists, feeling my chest tighten.
"Do you mean Alpha Adriano and his girlfriend?" I asked.
The man glared at me "Why do you ask too much questions?, what's your aim?, and why are you covered up in such a manner?, don't you feel hot?" He asked In disapproval.
I moved back at his outburst, feeling my breath hitch as my breathing suddenly became laboured, my mind going back to that day.
Yusuf noticed what was happening and stepped in "You don't have to be harsh to my mate that way, we are friends of alpha Adriano and we want to confirm if he is actually getting married to Elaire" he explained.
Why didn't I notice before that Yusuf was such a smooth liar.
The man stared at us suspiciously for sometime before he left with a huff.
I broke down in tears, feeling Yusuf hug me from behind.
"Dear, dear, cry it all out" he consoled soothingly.
I clutched onto his shirt, looking at him with teary eyes.
Then in a determined tone, I uttered.
"I want to keep this child Yusuf, Can I?"
Yusuf smiled at me, there was a twinkle In his eyes.
"Of course yes, it's yours isn't it?"
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